Luke 4:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 4:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 4:12 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 4:12 — KJV
“And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.”
— Luke 4:12 (KJV)
Luke 4:12 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 4:12
“Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. tempt: or, try, or, put to trial, or, proof”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:12: jesus, shalt, tempt
“Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:12: jesus, shalt, lord
“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:12: jesus, shalt, lord
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:12: jesus, shalt, lord
“And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:12: jesus, shalt, lord
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